The main objective of this component is to develop methodologies and tools for integrated performance assessment for various geological disposal concepts. RTDC-3 will act as a link between the review work undertaken in RTDC-1 and the practical cases investigated in RTDC-4. The comprehensive overview of PA methodologies and experiences that is carried out in RTDC-1 will result in the identification of deficiencies in methods and tools for PA. In RTDC-3 development work will be carried out for some of the topics identified in RTDC-1. Some of the work carried out in RTDC-3 will also act as a preparation of practical cases performed in RTDC-4. During the first 18 months, RTDC-3 will deal with issues that have already been identified before the beginning of the PAMINA project:

While the project progresses additional topics may arise.

This RTDC is led by NRG, The Netherlands.